Mechanical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 321 graduates a year
Colorado School of Mines graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado School of Mines Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 62 | Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | $97,124 | $85,528 | #262 | $77,828 |
| 63 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $97,113 | $103,364 | #39 | $76,228 |
| 64 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $97,113 | $103,364 | #40 | $76,228 |
| 65 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $97,087 | $90,795 | #185 | $74,145 |
| 66 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $96,999 | $85,418 | #265 | $73,972 |
| 67 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $96,618 | $98,261 | #83 | $75,479 |
| 68 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $96,467 | $87,842 | #231 | $73,570 |
Other Mechanical Engineering Credentials at Colorado School of Mines
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,093 | $115,085 | $30,500 |
Other Majors at Colorado School of Mines by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,217 | $86,268 | #58 of 349 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $116,691 | $77,400 | #5 of 19 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $109,695 | $83,309 | #2 of 7 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,012 | $80,815 | #53 of 258 |
| Applied Mathematics | $98,190 | $50,398 | #19 of 45 |
| Engineering Physics | $97,497 | $72,858 | #2 of 10 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $95,142 | $56,529 | #57 of 118 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $94,902 | $78,984 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,598 | $68,318 | #96 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $94,228 | $70,301 | #24 of 233 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $88,484 | $68,694 | #2 of 7 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,278 | $69,102 | #8 of 46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado School of Mines mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,145 one year after graduating and $97,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado School of Mines rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, Colorado School of Mines ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at Colorado School of Mines worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.